Snapper 15 Series Setup Instructions page 3

F. BATTERY
The battery for electric start models is shipped
dry. It should be activated and charged accord¬
ing to the instructions enclosed with the battery.
(See line 3 below for charging battery).
1. BATTERY REMOVAL
(a) Remove battery cover by pulling each side
away from ratchet fasteners. See Figure 9.
(b) Remove battery from battery box
2. BATTERY ACTIVATION
NOTE: For safety reasons the electrolyte (acid) for
the battery is not supplied with the rider. Therefore
the electrolyte must be purchased separately from
your local dealer or retailer.
(a) Place battery in a well ventilated area on
a level surface.
(b) Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as
required with electrolyte to between minimum
and maximum fill line as viewed from outside
battery case. Filling battery with electrolyte will
bring the battery to 80% charged state.
NOTE: 3/16" above cell plates is the recommend¬
ed level. However, do not try to measure this
dimension. Never place anything in battery other
than specified electrolyte.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFILLI
WARNING
THE ELECTROLYTE (ACID) PRODUCES A HIGHLY
EXPLOSIVE GAS. KEEP ALL SPARKS, FLAME AND
FIRE AWAY FROM AREA WHEN CHARGING
BATTERY OR WHEN HANDLING ELECTROLYTE OR
BATTERY. ELECTROLYTE (ACID) IS A HIGHLY
CORROSIVE LIQUID. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. IN
CASE OF EYE OR SKIN CONTACT WITH
ELECTROLYTE (ACID), WASH ALL AFFECTED
AREAS OF THE BODY IMMEDIATELY.
3. BATTERY CHARGING
(a) With all cell caps removed, connect an auto¬
motive type battery charger to battery treminals;
RED to positive (+) and BLACK to negative (-)
terminal.
(b) Slow charge at 2 to 6 amps for 30 minutes.
(c) After charging, check level of electrolyte, add
electrolyte if necessary, and tighten cell caps.
4. BATTERY INSTALLATION
(a) Slide battery partially into box, with positive
end to inside and terminals to rear, to allow for
cable installations.
(b) Battery cables MUST BE SECURED TO BAT¬
TERY TERMINALS as shown in Figure 10,
using the 1/4" screws and lock-nuts from the hard'
ware bag.
(c) Place the positive (+) terminal insulator over
positive terminal and cable. Refer to Figure 10.
(d Slide battery into battery box and reinstall
battery cover.
G. CHUTE DEFLECTOR
The chute deflector is shipped in the "UP" position.
Remove rubber band, lower chute deflector and secure
to deck with carriage bolt(s), flat washer(s) and wing-
nut(s) furnished in the deck. See Figure 11.
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